Preparing this bean soup recipe takes a bit longer than heating up a can, but the increased effort results in a fresher flavor and a bright, herby topping.

Ham bones make the best soup broth; bean soup is my favorite. Grandma called this soup depression soup because it was made from dried beans and any leftover meat from a previous meal. This recipe ...

Drain the soaked beans and discard the water. Place the beans, ham hocks, chicken broth, and bay leaf in a soup pot; do not add salt at this stage. Bring to a boil and simmer for about 1 hour ...

For this recipe you will need a food processor or blender. Heat the butter or oil in a ... Stir in the ham, allow to warm through in the hot soup and then serve, garnished with a few mint leaves.

Melt the butter ... soup with virginia-ham croquettes; virginia-ham croquettes; breast of four corners farm's turkey "cuit sous vide" and roasted leg "en ballotine"; giblet gravy; green-bean ...